Lovely Outdoor Lighting for Longer Nights
It’s official, we’ve lost an entire hour of daylight. The trade off, however, is that we now get one more hour of cool, winter evenings to enjoy. My favorite! Why? Because this time of year for me brings a renewed love of my outdoor spaces… for family time, garden parties or simply lounging by the fire. …
DIY Painted Planter for Fall
I love a fun project for fall, don’t you? Last year I scored a handful of plain wooden planters that already had a painted finish on them. But that plain jane look just wasn’t going to cut it for my fall front porch. It was time to get crafty! I settled on typography as an …
Crazy for Houndstooth
Not only a favorite of mine but also one of designer’s most timeless go-tos, one classic pattern continues to make major appearances in fashion and home décor year after year. I’m referring, of course, to none other than the ever-stylish Houndstooth, otherwise known as Chevron’s classy, older sister. It’s true that houndstooth has made an …
Updating a Room in One Weekend: Upholster a Headboard
Want a great, easy weekend project that can change the look of a whole room? Upholster a headboard: This is what the headboard looked like before I upholstered it: I could live with the wicker, but I never really liked it. It was in the guest room, so I didn’t see it every day. I’m …
Pumpkin Carving Ideas & Inspiration
One of the best parts of fall is taking the family to a pumpkin patch and collecting heavy orange beauties to haul home and carve. If you’re looking for something a little different to try this year, check out these beautiful ideas! Before the weather gets too chilly, fill your fireplace with flame-carved pumpkins for …
Recipe: Mexican-style Street Corn
Having just returned from a spectacular 4-day trip to/from Napa Valley a lil’ over a week ago, I am still basking in the post vacation giddiness that comes with thinking back on the inside jokes that sprang from too much delicious wine or scrolling through the ton of captured Instagram pics. Gorgeous wineries, invigorating hikes, …
Easy Candy Corn Treat
Fall always inspires me to get in the kitchen and whip up some tasty treats for my family and friends. I’m a huge fan of the combination of salty and sweet in my snacks and treats, so a couple of years ago, I experimented with some yumminess of both sorts and landed on this treat …
Distressed Painting for Any DIY Level
I am currently in LOVE the distressed/vintage/aged look of things these days. Doesn’t matter what it is – from dressers and buffets to photo frames and magazine baskets. I am totally and undeniably addicted to Pinterest and have tons of favorite craft and DIY blogs that I follow on a daily basis. There is one problem – …
Black: Design on the “Dark Side”
From the starless skies of an urban landscape to the menacing raven in Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem, the color black inspires vivid thoughts and emotions. And I, for one, am obsessed with it! This shade immortalized the characteristics of classic and cool with the iconic “little black dress” and the rebellious black leather jacket. …
Benevolence is Always ‘in Style’
Meet Josh. (Photo courtesy of Jon Goering) Josh is an exuberant young man with an infectious laugh and a love of NASCAR. He never meets a stranger; everyone instantly becomes his buddy. Josh also has cerebral palsy. You’d never guess it from his enthusiastic attitude, but he has had more than his fair share of …